Applying for a replacement driving licence - after loss or theft

The application must be submitted in writing to the driving licence office in your place of residence or, if offered by the competent authority, as an online application. If you apply in writing, you can obtain the application form from the driving licence office. You can also submit the written application including the required evidence and documents there.

For the online application, please use the link on this page. You can upload the required evidence and documents as file attachments as part of the online application.

You will receive a certificate stating that you have applied for a replacement driving licence for checks (e.g. by the police). This certificate does not constitute a driving licence or proof of driving authorisation.

Another person with written authorisation can also collect the driving licence from you.

On presentation of all the necessary documents, the competentnthe driving licence by post on request. Anotherwise, you will be notified that you can collect your driving licence from the driving licence office.

For an extra fee, you can request an express ordernorder. This will shorten the waiting time for your new driving licence. Please contact your local authority for more information.